Asper School of Business News Archive
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Students News
Fall Convocation: meet the class of 2021
October 15, 2021 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2021. Fall Convocation will be held this year from Oct. 18-21 and on Nov. 10
October 15, 2021 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2021. Fall Convocation will be held this year from Oct. 18-21 and on Nov. 10
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Asper School of Business News
MFin and MBA students place second at the national STRIVE Case Competition
October 14, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business Stu Clark Graduate School team takes home second place at STRIVE Conference 2021
October 14, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business Stu Clark Graduate School team takes home second place at STRIVE Conference 2021
![Dr. Lukas Neville](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lukas-Neville-150x150.png)
Asper School of Business News
Neville Appointed as Acting Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Administration
October 7, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Lukas Neville as the Acting Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Administration.
October 7, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Lukas Neville as the Acting Associate Dean of Strategic Partnerships and Administration.
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Asper School of Business News
The LGBT Purge in Canada: A Forgotten History with Michelle Douglas
October 6, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute welcomes Michelle Douglas, human rights activist and survivor of the Canadian military “LGBT Purge” in the 1980s, for a discussion on what it means to make your voice heard and enact change through active engagement.
October 6, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute welcomes Michelle Douglas, human rights activist and survivor of the Canadian military “LGBT Purge” in the 1980s, for a discussion on what it means to make your voice heard and enact change through active engagement.
![Pamela Kolochuk](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Pam-CEO-FAll-2021-UMT-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
A New Perspective for Peak of the Market
October 4, 2021 —
Asper Alumna, Pamela Kolochuk prioritizes company culture and community contributions as the new CEO of Peak of the Market
October 4, 2021 —
Asper Alumna, Pamela Kolochuk prioritizes company culture and community contributions as the new CEO of Peak of the Market
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Asper School of Business News
Op-ed: Finding the Truth in Reconciliation
September 28, 2021 —
Op-ed written by Mary Jane Maillet Brownscombe, [BComm(Hons)/88, MA/11], Indigenous Business Relations Executive-in-Residence at the Asper School of Business
September 28, 2021 —
Op-ed written by Mary Jane Maillet Brownscombe, [BComm(Hons)/88, MA/11], Indigenous Business Relations Executive-in-Residence at the Asper School of Business
![Dr. Gady Jacoby](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gady-at-staff-and-faculty-event-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Departing Asper School of Business Dean reflects on his tenure
September 22, 2021 —
Jacoby’s commitment to student experience, EDI and the Drake Building will leave a lasting legacy.
September 22, 2021 —
Jacoby’s commitment to student experience, EDI and the Drake Building will leave a lasting legacy.
![Dr. Namita Bhatnagar](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2957_Asper_Oct18016-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Examining the impact of applicant smoking and vaping habits in job interviews
September 9, 2021 —
Asper Professor’s study finds many hiring managers still discriminate based on surface-level characteristics
September 9, 2021 —
Asper Professor’s study finds many hiring managers still discriminate based on surface-level characteristics
![Dr. Bruno Silvestre](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DSC_4490-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Silvestre named as Asper School of Business Acting Dean
September 2, 2021 —
Dr. Bruno Silvestre’s academic record and administrative achievements to support Asper’s growth trajectory.
September 2, 2021 —
Dr. Bruno Silvestre’s academic record and administrative achievements to support Asper’s growth trajectory.
![Dr. Sandeep Arora](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/UM-today-Hero-Image-Sandeep-150x150.png)
Asper School of Business News
Shedding Light on the Dark Side of Firm Lobbying
July 29, 2021 —
Asper Professor’s study on the relationship between lobbying spending and customer satisfaction published in the Journal of Marketing.
July 29, 2021 —
Asper Professor’s study on the relationship between lobbying spending and customer satisfaction published in the Journal of Marketing.